Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Lighting quality, direction & contrast · Core

Hard light

ELI5

Light producing relatively sharp-edged shadows and defined texture.

Used in conversation

“Let’s test the hard light before we lock the camera and lighting setup.”

Pitch context

This term helps a treatment describe how the camera or light will shape the viewer's experience.

Why it matters: Explains what the image should look like and how it can be framed, captured and lit.

Connected terms

  • Soft lightContrasting apparent source size and shadow quality.
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